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Add 15/24 and 30/84

15/24 + 30/84 is 55/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/168 + 60/168 = 105 + 60/168 = 165/168
  5. 165/168 simplified gives 55/56
  6. So, 15/24 + 30/84 = 55/56

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